Uliastay Population 2026
Uliastay has a population of 16,265, making it the #24 biggest city in 🇲🇳 Mongolia, located in Dzabkhan. Roughly 0.5% of Mongolia's population lives here. It is about 52× smaller than Ulan Bator, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,265
Rank in Mongolia
#24
Coordinates
47.74°N, 96.84°E
~1,755 m elevation · Asia/Hovd
Distance to capital (Ulan Bator)
749 km
465 miles, straight line
Cities near Uliastay
- Altai17,617 people · ~159 km away
- Mörön39,404 people · ~322 km away
- Bayanhongor30,931 people · ~341 km away
- Tsetserleg21,620 people · ~347 km away
- Khovd29,800 people · ~389 km away
- Ulaangom30,092 people · ~429 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Uliastay?
Uliastay has a population of 16,265 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #24 biggest city in Mongolia.
What region is Uliastay in?
Uliastay is located in Dzabkhan, Mongolia.
Is Uliastay the capital of Mongolia?
No, the capital of Mongolia is Ulan Bator, about 749 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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